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Explore practical articles, clinical insights and educational resources for massage therapists, manual therapists, rehabilitation professionals, athletic trainers and other healthcare practitioners.

ANATOMYMuscles, movement and functional relationships
CONDITIONSCommon pain patterns, injuries and presentations
TECHNIQUESMassage, manual therapy and rehabilitation approaches
PRACTICEEvidence, professional development and self-care

Blogs y artículos

TCM Fire Cupping Course
TCM Fire Cupping: A Practical, Evidence-Informed Deep Dive for Manual Therapists
How Fire Cupping Actually Works — Without the Mysticism Fire cupping is one of those techniques that draws attention — a flash of flame, the quick placement of a cup,... Leer más...
Static Massage Cupping for Frozen Shoulder
Static Cupping for Frozen Shoulder: Safe, Simple, and Surprisingly Effective
Cupping Therapy for Frozen Shoulder: A Gentle Yet Effective Approach Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, can be a deeply frustrating and debilitating condition—not only for those living with it, but... Leer más...
10 Manual Therapy Techniques to Enhance Your Practice - Niel Asher Education
10 Manual Therapy Techniques to Enhance Your Practice
Hands-On Healing: 10 Techniques That Make a Difference After decades of working as a manual therapists, we've seen firsthand the incredible power of hands-on healing. We have a vast array... Leer más...
Quadriceps Muscle Massage
The Powerhouse of Your Legs: How to Care for Your Quadriceps
The Mighty Quads: Keeping Your Quadriceps Healthy, Strong, and Pain-Free Your quadriceps—those powerful muscles at the front of your thighs—are the unsung heroes of movement. Whether you're walking up the... Leer más...
Massage Cupping
Massage Cupping in Athletic Training Rooms
Cupping therapy has become something of a mainstay in D1 training rooms and elite sports facilities worldwide, making it a staple treatment for athletes across nearly every discipline. What used... Leer más...
The Peroneal Muscles and Peroneal Tendonitis
The Peroneal Muscles and Peroneal Tendonitis
The Peroneal Muscles and Peroneal Tendonitis: What You Need to Know Let’s talk about the peroneal muscles—those important but often overlooked muscles running along the outer part of your lower... Leer más...
Cupping for Hamstring Strain
Cupping Therapy for Hamstring Strains: Unlocking Relief and Recovery
Hamstring strains are common injuries, particularly among athletes and physically active individuals. These strains can range from mild discomfort to severe pain and disability, impacting daily activities and athletic performance.... Leer más...
Fire Cupping Therapy: What's Behind the Smoke? - Niel Asher Education
Fire Cupping Therapy: What's Behind the Smoke?
  Fire cupping, a traditional therapy with roots dating back thousands of years, has captivated the imaginations of healers and patients alike with its mystical allure and profound healing potential.... Leer más...
Why the Continuing Rise in Popularity of Cupping Therapy? - Niel Asher Education
Why the Continuing Rise in Popularity of Cupping Therapy?
In recent years, cupping therapy has emerged as a prominent modality within the realm of rehabilitation, captivating the attention of practitioners and patients alike. This ancient healing technique, with its... Leer más...
Massage Cupping for Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis Treatment | What You Need to Know
Cupping Tutorial: Becky Tyler (Osteopath and sports Massage Therapist) presents vacuum cupping integrated with massage for the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis (pain under the foot, usually on walking and worse... Leer más...
Vacuum Cupping Therapy - Treating the Triceps - Niel Asher Education
Transform Your Recovery: Discover the Benefits of Vacuum Cupping Therapy for Triceps Relief
Pain referring from triceps trigger points can be felt in the neck, upper trapezius, deltoids, upper arm and the elbow.Along with its “little helper,” anconeus, the triceps brachii assists deceleration... Leer más...
The Deltoid Muscle | Function, Injury, and Manual Therapy Solutions - Niel Asher Education
The Deltoid Muscle | Function, Injury, and Manual Therapy Solutions
The Multifaceted Role of the Deltoid Muscle The deltoid muscle, a thick, triangular muscle cap atop the shoulder, is not just an emblem of strength and mobility but a cornerstone... Leer más...
Vacuum Cupping for Lateral Elbow Pain - Niel Asher Education
Ventosas de vacío para el dolor lateral del codo
Terapia de puntos gatillo: ventosas para tratar el dolor lateral del codo El dolor lateral del codo a menudo se asocia con puntos gatillo Los puntos gatillo son muy comunes... Leer más...
Cupping Therapy for ITB: Dr Joi Edwards DPT - Niel Asher Education
Cupping Therapy for ITB: Dr Joi Edwards DPT
Cupping in Sports Therapy: The Ancient Remedy's Modern Comeback The image of an athlete, their skin speckled with circular marks, has become familiar in recent years. While for some it's... Leer más...
The Intriguing Art of Fire Cupping: An Ancient Healing Technique - Niel Asher Education
The Intriguing Art of Fire Cupping: An Ancient Healing Technique
  Fire cupping has been garnering increased attention in the Western world - we take a look at what it is and who's doing it Fire cupping, an ancient therapeutic... Leer más...
Massage and Stretching for Quads - Niel Asher Education
Masaje y Estiramiento para Quads
Los puntos de activación en los músculos cuádriceps son comúnmente la causa del dolor de cadera, muslo y rodilla. El cuádriceps es un gran grupo de músculos, el más macizo... Leer más...
The Talocrural joint or ankle joint, body weight and Gastrocnemius and soleus muscles form a second class lever
Ventosas ortopédicas: distensión del tobillo
La Dra. Joi Edwards presenta ventosas de masaje para la distensión del tobillo El tobillo tiene tres ligamentos principales en su lado lateral. El ligamento peroneoastragalino anterior, el ligamento peroneoastragalino... Leer más...
Hamstring injury image
Tratamiento de los isquiotibiales: una lesión deportiva común
Lesión en el muslo En última instancia, los isquiotibiales intentan ser músculos de los glúteos, mientras que los músculos lumbares intentan ser isquiotibiales. Los isquiotibiales se contraen excéntricamente durante la... Leer más...